Transcript THE ART OF LETTING GO

THE ART OF LETTING
GO
“It is the privilege of adults to give advice;
It is the privilege of youth not to listen.
Both avail themselves of their privileges,
And the world rocks along.
Senior Year
 King and Queen of the mountain meets
the mountain
Summer
 Now you see them, now you don’t
First Year of College
 Absence makes the heart grow scared
Putting it all Together For Students and Parents
Stages of Transitional Stress
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Focus on communication rather than
control.
Attend orientation and read parent
handbook.
Try to be supportive.
Adjust expectations.
Expect changes.
Be positive.
Discuss changes to the home with your
student.
Suggestions For Helping Your
Student Transition To College
Allow freedom.
9. Share your experience while
remembering theirs might be different.
10. Help educate your student.
11. Be patient.
12. Expect resistance to control.
13. Take relationships seriously.
14. Let your student make their own
mistakes.
15. SMILE!
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IF YOU GIVE A PERSON A FISH,
YOU FEED THEM FOR A DAY.
IF YOU TEACH A PERSON TO FISH,
YOU FEED THEM FOR LIFE.